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Michael D Imperato, MBA (he/him)

Founder & Senior Strategist: Leadership & Organizational Transformation

Michael empowers leaders to live better lives and transform their organizations as the Founder & Senior Strategist at InnovateXcellence LLC. The work to empower leaders, develop teams, and transform organizations has focused on a range of organizations and leaders in social impact, nonprofit management, education, family offices, communications, finance, transportation, and city systems. Michael’s past professional experiences focused on nonprofit management, workforce development, career development, higher education, and early career experience in healthcare. In addition, he has partnered with experts to deliver training in diversity, equity & inclusion as well as a strategic facilitator in a range of areas.

His current professional passions include developing the collective leadership capacity and culture within organizations, creating inclusive organizations, moving startups to the next level of professionalization, creating connections between people, organizations & systems, maximizing talent to elevate organizational goals and respond to market opportunities, and the future of work.

Key areas of social impact interest include racial and economic justice, food insecurity, cancer prevention & response, Alzheimer’s & memory, parenting/dads, education & youth workforce development and disaster relief/emergency preparedness. In addition, he spends time working with the American Cancer Society event Relay for Life, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Hopeworks, and other organizations in the region.

Originally from Philadelphia, PA (Philly), Michael currently resides in southern New Jersey with his wife and daughter, with an interest in being an involved parent within the community. Traveling, unique experiences, and limited edition desserts are sought out in his free time.

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Meet Our Team

Team Member

Michael D Imperato, MBA (he/him)

FOUNDER & SENIOR STRATEGIST: LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION

Michael empowers leaders to live better lives and transform their organizations as the Founder & Senior Strategist at InnovateXcellence LLC. The work to empower leaders, develop teams, and transform organizations has focused on a range of organizations and leaders in social impact, nonprofit management, education, family offices, communications, finance, transportation, and city systems. Michael’s past professional experiences focused on nonprofit management, workforce development, career development, higher education, and early career experience in healthcare. In addition, he has partnered with experts to deliver training in diversity, equity & inclusion as well as a strategic facilitator in a range of areas.

His current professional passions include developing the collective leadership capacity and culture within organizations, creating inclusive organizations, moving startups to the next level of professionalization, creating connections between people, organizations & systems, maximizing talent to elevate organizational goals and respond to market opportunities, and the future of work.

Key areas of social impact interest include racial and economic justice, food insecurity, cancer prevention & response, Alzheimer’s & memory, parenting/dads, education & youth workforce development and disaster relief/emergency preparedness. In addition, he spends time working with the American Cancer Society event Relay for Life, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Hopeworks, and other organizations in the region.

Originally from Philadelphia, PA (Philly), Michael currently resides in southern New Jersey with his wife and daughter, with an interest in being an involved parent within the community. Traveling, unique experiences, and limited edition desserts are sought out in his free time.

Client Experience

At InnovateXcellence, we do more than consult — we partner with you to unlock leadership potential, drive meaningful action, and deliver results aligned with your deepest values.
Here’s what sets us apart:
  • Turning Ideas into Action: We help clients translate vision into strategy, ensuring every move stays true to their core values
  • Seeing What Others Miss: Our strength lies in connecting the dots across different parts of your organization — often before you even see the patterns yourself
  • Big Picture Focus, Real-World Execution: We balance long-term strategy with the practical steps needed to get real work done
  • Authentic Insights: We listen between the lines, helping you surface hidden challenges and opportunities to move your goals forward
  • Insightful Guidance: Through thought-provoking questions, we encourage new ways of thinking that lead to powerful, lasting outcomes — always delivering on time
  • Force Multiplier for Your Team: Whether you’re operating below optimal staffing, expertise, or resources, we amplify your capacity to meet challenges and achieve success
  • Coaching for Challenging Times: From navigating chaos to designing people-first cultures, we specialize in building resilience, solving complex problems, and fostering growth
  • Values Focused: Our work is grounded in a values-driven approach that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, while shaped by ongoing learning from mission-based organizations
  • Integrity and Trust: Our work is rooted in professionalism, confidentiality, and a true spirit of partnership
  • Collaboration that Cares: Every engagement is marked by conscientiousness, compassion, and genuine care for the people and organizations we serve
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